CeMAP Online

CeMAP ONLINE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Q1. Do you provide online or computer-based training?

Yes we do, through our CeMAP Distance Learning System (computer-based) and, very importantly, this option comes with live telephone & email support throughout the period of your study. This software package has well over 2,000 CeMAP exam questions and CeFA exam questions built in.

We understand that not everyone is able to take 5 days away from work or from the family. In these circumstances, it is generally much easier (and cheaper) to study at home, at times that fit in with your other commitments and responsibilities.

Also, for those on a tight budget, this is by far the least expensive option available anywhere in the UK, yet there is no compromise on quality.

Many choose to take this option in addition to a couple of days of one-to-one training, although this is entirely optional. The computer-based course gives you all that the classroom courses give you.

Take a look at our CEMAP TRAINING OPTIONS for full details.

Q2. Which exam should I take first?

For those who are studying via the 5-day intensive course route, we recommend that CeMAP 1 be taken before CeMAP 2 & 3. This is because CeMAP 3 should always be taken last, as its questions are drawn from CeMAP 1 & 2. With intensive learning, CeMAP 2 & 3 are done on the same 5-day intensive course, so there would be gaps in your learning if you took CeMAP 2 & 3 first. However, if you are studying through distance learning, CeMAP 2 & 3 are not covered together, so the best strategy is to take CeMAP 2 first, then CeMAP 1 and finally CeMAP 3.

Q3. How much would this cost?

Considering the training cost, although most people recognise this to be a very valuable investment rather than an expense, there is inevitably the need for some pain before we realise the gain.

The Institute of Financial Services charges £135 to register you for each of the three CeMAP modules and their fees entitle you to the following:

• Registration for 12 months (during which time you must take the exam)
  
  
• A comprehensive study manual
  
  
• The cost of the module's examination

Beyond this, we aim to keep your costs to an absolute minimum by providing CeMAP training online courses. Clearly, with CeMAP training online, you can avoid the travel and hotel accommodation costs that are often required with group classroom training.

There is currently no VAT to add to the cost of our CeMAP training courses and the total cost is as follows:

• CeMAP 1 Online - £195
  
  
• CeMAP 2 Online - £195
  
  
• CeMAP 3 Online - £95
  

While some CeMAP training companies will encourage you to pay for all their courses at once, we actively discourage this. We are confident that our customers will choose to use us for the second course because they will be entirely happy with the quality of our first course. Consequently, we recommend that our courses are paid for individually at the same time as registering for each CeMAP module with the Institute of Financial Services. Why pay for three courses before you have satisfied yourself as to the quality of the first course?

Q4. How can this be done at such a low cost?

It's a fair question and I'm certainly not going to ask you to mind your own business! Quite simply, because our overheads are covered by our other training division, we are able to keep our CeMAP training division very lean and efficient. Our reduced administration costs enable us to undercut our competitors massively without compromising the quality of the service we provide. We are then able to pass on this reduction to our customers and do a higher volume of business as a consequence. Beware of the companies that would take your money and run!

Q5. How long should this take?

You would determine this by the amount of study you put in each day, but a typical programme could be completed in 7 weeks, as follows:

Stage 1 - As soon as you're ready to take the first step towards changing your life

• Register with us for our CeMAP 2 training course - Blue Cherry Cost: £195
  
  
• Complete our CeMAP 2 online training course (typically 4 weeks)
  
  
• Register with the IFS for the CeMAP 2 exam - IFS Cost: £135
  
  
• Book your CeMAP 2 exam to take place within 5 days of completing the course 
  
  
• Pass the CeMAP 2 examination
  
  
• Typical timeframe: 3 weeks
  

Stage 2 - As soon as you've passed CeMAP 2

• Register with us for our CeMAP 1 training course - Blue Cherry Cost: £195
  
  
• Complete our CeMAP 1 online training course (typically 6 weeks)
  
  
• Register with the IFS for CeMAP Module 1 - IFS Cost: £135
  
  
• Book your CeMAP 1 exam to take place within 5 days of completing the course
  
  
• Typical timeframe: 3 weeks

Stage 3 - As soon as you've passed CeMAP 1

• Register with us for our CeMAP 3 training course - Blue Cherry Cost: £95
  
  
• Complete our CeMAP 3 online training course (typically 2 weeks)
  
  
• Register with the IFS for CeMAP Module 3 - IFS Cost: £135
  
  
• Book your CeMAP 3 exam to take place within 5 days of completing the course
  
  
• Typical timeframe: 1 week

Note: The CeMAP 3 examination is designed to test your ability to apply the knowledge learned in CeMAP 1 & 2 by answering 10 questions on each of six individual case studies. This is the reason that CeMAP 3 MUST be taken AFTER CeMAP 1 & 2 have been passed. Our CeMAP 3 online course prepares you for the case study format and, since our delegates have already passed CeMAP 1 & 2 before taking CeMAP 3, the CeMAP 3 online course is much shorter than the courses for CeMAP 1 & 2.

If you would like to register your interest in our company, please make yourself known by any of the methods shown on our CONTACT US page.

Q6. I am a complete beginner. Will the courses be beyond me?

Our CeMAP training online courses are designed for complete beginners. In fact, it is often the experienced person who finds CeMAP courses more challenging because s/he has to effectively forget what they know to be true in their own companies, while concentrating on what happens in CeMAP world, where the knowledge is often very general.

Q7. I have a poor credit record. Will I be able to register with the FSA as a mortgage adviser?

Once you have completed your CeMAP training, you can either become directly authorised with the FSA or you can become a representative of a network that is authorised by the FSA. If you choose the second option, as most newly qualified individuals do, you can choose to be either employed by the network, or to remain self-employed and associated with the network.

Although a poor credit record can make it more difficult to become directly authorised with the FSA, there would be no difficulty finding a network that would accept you with a poor credit rating. In any event, we will help you to find the right placement when you have the full CeMAP qualification - that's part of our service and it is provided free of charge.

Q8. Where will the training courses be held?

Clearly, if you choose online training, everything is done in the comfort of your own home, at times that suit you and that fit in with your other commitments.

Q9. Will I be able to get help if I'm unsure about anything?

Yes, of course. Online training only works effectively if it is provided with top quality support. Once you are registered with us, you will have access to telephone and email support throughout the period of your study with us.

Q10. Can you help with placement after I have passed the CeMAP exams?

Yes we can. Again, it's a free part of our service for those who want to take advantage of it. We would discuss your preferred route with you before you even register with us. By doing this, you have a good idea of where you are heading as soon as your exams are passed. With many years experience in the financial sector, we can introduce you to top quality, trustworthy networks and give you full advice on how to find your clients and complete your business.

Q11. How does the course registration process work?

Step 1 - Initial Contact.

You contact us to express your initial interest in CeMAP training.

Step 2 - Initial Conversation.

We will ask our Head of Training to speak with you to answer any initial questions you may have.

Step 3 - Registration.

When you are happy to proceed, we will ask you to formally register by selecting and making payment for your first course.

Step 4 - Acknowledgement & Utility Download.

As soon as your payment has cleared, we will write to acknowledge receipt of your Course Fee and we will give you instructions on how to download our computer-based learning utility.

Step 5 - Training.

You work at times to suit you, fitting in with your family responsibilities and work commitments. There are no other requirements. There is no dress code while you are sat at home studying. The course is fully structured and your tutor is available to answer your questions throughout your whole study period. Buy an extra jar of coffee!!!

If you would like to register your interest in our company, please make yourself known by any of the methods shown on our CONTACT US page.

Alternatively, you can explore our other TRAINING OPTIONS to see if we have a better alternative to suit you.